Huntington (W.Va.) Spring Valley fullback Elijah Wellman remembers playing against former George Washington Patriot Cody Clay during his sophomore season in high school. So seeing Clay out on the field blocking for the Mountaineers high-powered offensive attack from his view in the stands for the Baylor game had some significance for the senior.

Due to an injury to both seniors Ryan Clarke and Donovan Miles, Clay was the only available fullback on the West Virginia roster and the Charleston native helped pave the way for a record-setting offensive performance.